Emergency Critical Care Veterinary Service Technician CARE
Emergency Critical Care Veterinary Service Technician CARE
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$ 20 - 27
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Job Description
Veterinary Technician I/II (CARE)
The UF Small Animal Hospital is seeking passionate Veterinary Technicians to join our incredible ECC team as ER service technicians. We are a VECCSaccredited Level1 hospital providing care for over 46000 patients annually. Our ECC team is one of the largest in the world consisting of VTS (ECC) technicians boardcertified criticalists emergency clinicians residents and interns and over 70 veterinary technicians and technician assistants not to mention the client services team that supports the service 24/7. ECC collaborates with 16 other specialties within the small animal hospital including internal medicine integrative medicine diagnostic imaging surgery neurology and oncology. The hospital is also supported by a full diagnostic reference laboratory and an impressive veterinary pharmacy support team.
Our service technicians play a major role along with the ECC faculty in supporting and mentoring our house officers and veterinary students on their clinical rotations in the ER and ICU services. This consists of assisting with patient exams induction and monitoring of patients under anesthesia for procedures obtaining and submitting lab samples performing triage performing nursing care assisting with admitting/discharging patients and offering guidance to our students and house officers on ECC policies and protocols. In addition the service techs are the backbone of our customer service/client relations. They perform client callbacks and relay diagnostic results do technician recheck appointments and assist with client communications on the triage service.
Why work for UF
Our mission is quality patient care and premium client support from patient admission to discharge. To optimize care our emergency room and ICU are split permitting focused assessment and prompt intervention for both walkin and referral patients. We strive to provide a positive environment and are proud to promote a culture where technician input knowledge and skills are valued and respected We have a patient safety and quality care program and technicians play an integral role in ensuring high standards of patient care and safety.
We offer highly competitive wages and benefits including health benefits relocation assistance retention bonuses shift and weekend differentials licensing fees paid paid CE benefits and more.
Available Shifts
Wednesday Saturday 2 pm12 am. May require working alternate shifts holidays and weekends. This position is considered essential personnel and is part of the Emergency response team
NonCredentialed Tech: $20$27/hr
Credentialed Tech: $23 $32/hr (salary based on credentials and supervisory experience)
Position eligible for additional 1020 shift differential
Veterinary Technician I: High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience
Veterinary Technician II: Credentialed veterinary technician
35 years of experience in emergency and/or critical care medicine
Graduation from an accredited veterinary technology program and/or certified veterinary technician or eligible to sit for the VTNE
Knowledge of veterinary nursing care especially critical care
Knowledge of medical terminology anatomy and physiology
Knowledge of small animal anesthesia induction maintenance and patient monitoring
Knowledge of the equipment and materials used and their availability and applications
Ability to effectively maintain a working environment while in stressful situations
Ability to effectively communicate with employees of various levels and responsibilities
In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume.
This is a CARE position offering limited benefits including health insurance and paid time off. When appropriate certifications are achieved promotional opportunities to a level II title may be available. This position will also become eligible for transition into a TEAMS (staff) salary plan.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This position is eligible for veterans preference. If you are claiming veterans preference please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veterans Preference Pagefor more specific information.
This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
